What to Watch on TV This Week: The Runarounds, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, The Paper, and More!
September is here, and with it comes the slow start to the much-anticipated fall season. While most shows won’t come back until the end of September or the start of October, there are still fun things to look forward to. Our picks for the week of August 31st include the premieres of The Runarounds, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, and The Paper.
Plus, the exciting new law enforcement series, Countdown, airs its final episode after an explosive first season. Finally, we see just what Leon Prater’s fate will be on the Dexter: Resurrection finale.
Find our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week below. Mark your calendars accordingly!
What to Watch on TV This Week:
The Runarounds Series Premiere – Monday, September 1st
The Runarounds Season 1 premieres Monday, September 1st on Prime Video.
Series Description: A group of high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, come together to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and dream of stardom.
Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence Premiere – Monday, September 1st
Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence premieres Monday, September 1st at 9/8c on ID.
Documentary Description: Extensive insight into Jodi Hildebrandt’s rise to power within the Mormon community through her popular ConneXions program, and how that program led her to Franke and laid the foundation for the twisted bond they shared.
The People v. Michael Jackson Part 1 Premiere – Monday, September 1st
The People v. Michael Jackson Part 1 premieres Monday, September 1st at 9/8c on A&E.
Docuseries Description: Twenty years later, Michael Jackson’s acquittal on child molestation charges continues to polarize, captivate, and spark new chapters. While fresh accusations cast doubt over the trial of the century, “The People v. Michael Jackson” revisits—and redefines—it all.
The People v. Michael Jackson Part 2 Premiere – Tuesday, September 2nd
The People v. Michael Jackson Part 2 premieres Tuesday, September 2nd at 9/8c on A&E.
Docuseries Description: Twenty years later, Michael Jackson’s acquittal on child molestation charges continues to polarize, captivate, and spark new chapters. While fresh accusations cast doubt over the trial of the century, “The People v. Michael Jackson” revisits—and redefines—it all.
Countdown Season 1 Finale – Wednesday, September 3rd
Countdown Season 1 Episode 13, “Your People Are in Danger,” airs Wednesday, September 3rd on Prime Video.
Episode Description: The team are in pursuit of a suspect and ready for a take-down, but they soon discover that one of their own is in grave danger.
Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 Premiere – Wednesday, September 3rd
Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 premieres Wednesday, September 3rd on Netflix.
Season Description: Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Series Premiere – Thursday, September 4th
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Episode 1, “No Country is Safe,” premieres Thursday, September 4th on Paramount+.
Episode Description: Their family now in danger, Tony and Ziva must find who is behind a nefarious cyber-attack.
The Paper Series Premiere – Thursday, September 4th
The Paper Season 1 premieres Thursday, September 4th on Peacock.
Series Description: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.
Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 Finale – Friday, September 5th
Dexter: Resurrection Season 1 Episode 10, “And Justice for All,” streams Friday, September 5th on Paramount+ Premium.
Episode Description: Charley’s allegiance to Prater is pushed to its limit, forcing him to make a choice. Dexter and Harrison find themselves in a final confrontation, facing the consequences of their darkness.
Memphis to the Mountain Premiere – Friday, September 5th
Memphis to the Mountain Season 1 premieres Friday, September 5th on Hulu.
Docuseries Description: From the grit of South Memphis, a group of young climbers set out to scale a 16,000-ft rock tower on Mt. Kenya – defying the limits of their world and themselves, and confronting thin air, raw fear, and the climb.
Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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Mads Misasi
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